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First Phosphate Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Bégin-Lamarche Igneous Phosphate Deposit

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Saguenay, Quebec – Newsfile Corp. – August 24, 2026 – First Phosphate Corp (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) (“First Phosphate” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that the Company has filed its updated Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE“) Technical Report for the Bégin-Lamarche project located 50 km northwest of the City of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada (the “Deposit”).

The Technical Report titled “Technical Report and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate of The Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Property, Saguenay – Lac Saint-Jean Region, Northern Quėbec” dated August 24, 2026, with an effective date of May 1, 2026, was prepared by P&E Mining Consultants Inc. in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and supports the disclosures made by the Company in its news release dated May 26, 2026. A full copy of the Report is available on the First Phosphate website at https://firstphosphate.com/projects/begin-lamarche-3 and can be found at SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under the Company’s issuer profile.

MRE Highlights include:

  • The updated MRE includes a 378% increase in Indicated Mineral Resources over the Company’s Initial MRE dated September 9, 2024.
  • Measured pit-constrained Mineral Resource: 6.2 Mt @ 7.70% P2O5 (phosphate).
  • Indicated pit-constrained Mineral Resource: 198.5 Mt @ 6.00% P2O5.
  • Inferred pit-constrained Mineral Resource: 89.5 Mt @ 6.16% P2O5.
  • The Deposit remains open at depth.
  • Metallurgical test work indicates an anticipated apatite concentrate grade of 40.4% P2O5 at an 88% process recovery rate, with very low levels of potentially deleterious elements, and has been qualified for production of battery-grade phosphoric acid for lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) battery with a conversion ratio of 91.1%.
  • The Deposit is located next to existing road and hydroelectric infrastructure and at only 70 km driving distance from the deep-sea Port of Saguenay.
  • The Deposit benefits from definitive, long-term, partially prepaid offtake from an existing, creditworthy partner.
  • Apatite (phosphorus, phosphate) is listed on the critical minerals lists of Québec, Canada, the United States and the European Union.


The Bégin-Lamarche Deposit Updated Optimized Pit Shell

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Qualified Person
The Qualified Person, independent of the issuer, responsible for estimating the Mineral Resources of the Begin-Lamarche Property, within the meaning of NI 43-101, is Mr. Antoine Yassa, P.Geo., of the firm P&E Mining Consultants Inc. Mr. Yassa has read this press release and confirms that the scientific and technical information in this press release for accuracy and compliance with NI 43-101.

The scientific and technical disclosure for First Phosphate included in this News Release have been reviewed and approved by Steeve Lavoie, P.Geo. Mr. Lavoie is Chief Geologist of the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure of Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).

About First Phosphate Corp
First Phosphate (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security. First Phosphate’s flagship Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities.

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Chief Geologist
Tel: +1 (418) 815-5416

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Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements
This news release contains certain statements and information that may be considered “forward-looking statements” and “forward looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “an opportunity exists”, “is positioned”, “estimates”, “intends”, “assumes”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” and other similar expressions. In addition, statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements, including, among other things: the Company’s planned exploration and production activities; the properties and composition of any extracted phosphate; and the calculation of mineral resources at the project and the possibility of eventual economic extraction of minerals from the project. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include development and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things: that engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for the Company’s, exploration, development and expansion projects are correctly estimated and not affected by unforeseen circumstances; the ability to obtain financing for its proposed operations on acceptable terms; no material deterioration in general business and economic conditions; no material delays in obtaining permits and other approvals; no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company or its ability to access required project equipment and services, and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent with anticipated levels; the ability to complete the exploration and development programs consistent with the Company’s expectations; commodity price expectations including assumptions for P2O5; the Company’s relationship with local municipalities and First Nations remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; the Company’s relationship with other third-party partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; and government relations and actions being consistent with Company expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these cautionary statements.

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NANO Nuclear and Tillman Digital Gateway Sign Strategic Commercial Framework to Enable Advanced Nuclear Power for Gigawatt-Scale U.S. AI Industrial Zones

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  • Commercial framework identifies NANO Nuclear as Tillman’s preferred nuclear technology provider; Parties targeting 2 gigawatts (“GW”) or more of advanced nuclear capacity by the mid-2030s and 6 GW or more by 2040
  • Framework also includes fully milestone-vesting warrants for Tillman to purchase up to $100 million of NANO Nuclear Energy common stock, with a majority of the warrants vesting upon future binding reactor purchase commitments and a portion vesting upon achievement of key project-development milestones

New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – August 24, 2026) – NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear micro modular reactor and technology company focused on developing next-generation energy solutions, today announced the signing of a non-binding Strategic Commercial Framework with Tillman Global Holdings (“TGH” or “Tillman”) and its global data-center platform, Tillman Digital Gateway (“TDG”), to advance the future deployment of NANO Nuclear’s KRONOS MMR™ Energy Systems across Tillman’s planned AI industrial zones in the United States.

The framework identifies NANO Nuclear as Tillman’s anticipated preferred nuclear technology provider and establishes a structure for the parties to collaborate on the evaluation and development of nuclear generation opportunities across Tillman’s growing U.S. data-center pipeline, with a parallel opportunity to expand to certain international markets.

In connection with the proposed collaboration, the parties are targeting 2 GW or more of advanced nuclear capacity by the mid-2030s and 6 GW or more by 2040, subject to general and site-specific definitive agreements, customer commitments, financing, regulatory approvals and other project requirements.

Tillman, a global firm that develops, owns, and scales large-scale digital and energy infrastructure, is advancing a multi-state pipeline of planned AI industrial zones in the U.S. designed to support gigawatt-scale power requirements from anticipated hyperscale and AI tenant customers. As part of its power-first development strategy, Tillman evaluates sites for their ability to accommodate multiple sources of generation and intends to reserve the space to integrate advanced nuclear power as a medium- to long-term source of reliable, baseload generation.

Figure 1 – NANO Nuclear and Tillman Digital Gateway Sign Strategic Commercial Framework to Advance Nuclear Power for Gigawatt-Scale U.S. AI Industrial Zones

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Under the framework, NANO Nuclear and Tillman intend to collaborate across the nuclear project-development lifecycle, including site evaluation and diligence, licensing and development planning, customer engagement and project deployment. The contemplated structure would combine Tillman’s infrastructure development, project financing and power-development capabilities with NANO Nuclear’s advanced reactor technology, nuclear licensing capabilities and integrated approach to the nuclear fuel cycle.

Combining Complementary Infrastructure and Nuclear Capabilities

Tillman and its affiliated companies have significant experience developing, financing, owning and operating large-scale digital and energy infrastructure, including U.S. cell towers, fiber infrastructure, in-building connectivity systems and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and have secured approximately $16 billion of capital since inception. Tillman is leveraging this experience for the development of power-first AI infrastructure designed to address the scale, reliability and speed-to-market requirements of next-generation computing customers.

NANO Nuclear is developing its KRONOS MMR Energy System, a 15 MWe High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor designed to support modular and phased deployment. The parties believe the technology’s modular architecture is particularly well-suited for staged deployment at large-scale data-center campuses as nuclear generation becomes available over the medium and long term.

“Power availability is becoming one of the defining constraints on the continued expansion of AI infrastructure, and addressing this challenge will require both near-term execution and long-term planning,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear Energy. “This framework represents a milestone in our future customer acquisition strategy, as Tillman brings deep infrastructure-development capabilities, access to capital and relationships across the technology ecosystem, together with a power-first approach to developing the next generation of AI campuses. By planning for nuclear at the earliest stages of site development, we believe we can establish a practical pathway to introduce reliable, baseload power as these campuses scale.”

“For NANO Nuclear, this framework represents an important potential commercialization pathway that connects our technology with an anticipated multi-gigawatt-site pipeline of power demand,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear Energy. “Importantly, the structure is intended to align both organizations around measurable project-development and commercial milestones as individual opportunities progress. We believe combining Tillman’s infrastructure-development capabilities with our nuclear technology, regulatory licensing pathway and deployment model can create a scalable foundation for future nuclear-powered AI infrastructure.”

“Meeting the extraordinary power requirements of next-generation AI infrastructure requires us to plan not only for what our campuses need today, but for the resilient, scalable power architecture they will require for decades to come,” said Sachit Ahuja, Co-President of Tillman Global Holdings. “We view NANO Nuclear as an emerging leader in advanced nuclear whose progress to date, commercially focused strategy and modular technology platform make it a compelling potential solution for our medium- and long-term power requirements. This framework combines Tillman’s infrastructure-development platform and relationships with large-scale technology customers and NANO Nuclear’s advanced nuclear capabilities, creating a pathway to benefit from the integration of nuclear generation into future Tillman campuses as our portfolio expands.”

Potential Multi-Gigawatt Deployment Pathway

As part of the proposed collaboration, the parties are targeting 2 GW or more of advanced nuclear capacity by the mid-2030s, with a longer-term objective of 6 GW or more by 2040 across Tillman projects. The parties are also evaluating opportunities to extend their collaboration to select international markets where Tillman or its affiliates are developing or evaluating large-scale digital infrastructure.

Key Elements of the Proposed Framework

Preferred nuclear technology relationship: The framework identifies NANO Nuclear as Tillman’s proposed preferred nuclear technology provider for potential advanced nuclear energy deployments across Tillman’s planned U.S. AI industrial zones.

Joint project development: Tillman and NANO Nuclear intend to evaluate candidate sites for future nuclear energy deployment and collaborate on site diligence, development and licensing planning, customer engagement and project structuring as individual opportunities advance.

IPP-style deployment model: For qualifying projects, the parties contemplate an independent-power-producer-style structure under which Tillman or its affiliates would finance, develop and own project power infrastructure and NANO Nuclear would develop, support operations, and supply the reactors and fuel, with specific commercial arrangements to be negotiated on a project-by-project basis.

Milestone-Based Warrant Arrangement and $5 Million Initial Equity Grant: The framework contemplates the proposed issuance to Tillman of fully milestone-vesting warrants to purchase up to $100 million of NANO Nuclear common stock. A majority of the warrants would vest only upon future binding reactor purchase commitments. The remaining portion of the warrants would vest only upon achievement of specified project-development milestones.

The framework also contemplates an initial restricted common stock grant to Tillman with a notional value of $5 million, a portion of which would vest upon execution of definitive equity grant agreements, with the substantial majority vesting only upon achievement of specified project-development milestones.

Project-level equity participation: The framework also contemplates potential rights for NANO Nuclear to participate alongside Tillman in a portion of the equity of certain project-level entities associated with future nuclear generation and corresponding data-center development once qualifying nuclear projects reach specified development milestones. Any such participation is subject to separately negotiated project-specific terms and definitive agreements.

All of the foregoing terms remain subject to evolution based on the preparation and execution of definitive documentation.

NANO Nuclear is being advised on the transaction by EAS Advisors LLC, acting through Odeon Capital Group LLC.

About Tillman Global Holdings
Tillman Global Holdings is a U.S.-based holding company that builds and scales leading businesses in essential digital and energy infrastructure. Founded in 2013 by Sanjiv Ahuja, the firm operates with a long-term, operator-led approach, leveraging deep expertise and disciplined capital allocation to address evolving customer and connectivity needs. Tillman applies its hands-on management model to create robust infrastructure platforms that support economic growth and deliver long-term value across the territories in which it operates.

Tillman’s current portfolio companies operate premier fiber networks, mobile tower platforms, hyperscale data centers, in-building connectivity systems, and energy infrastructure. For more information, visit tillmanglobal.com.

About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is a North American advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel supply chain, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services.

Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include the proprietary KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, “ZEUS”, a portable solid core battery reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™, each representing advanced developments in energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.

Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, bolstered by the May 2026 acquisition of Secured Transportation Services (STS), is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world and provides nuclear engineering and materials transport services in the U.S. and globally. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy.

HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.

NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon’s surface.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management and collaborators in connection with this news release contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “contemplated”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “explore,” “plans”, “aim,” “goal,” “believes”, “potential”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would” or “may” or derivations of these words and other words of similar meaning about the future, although these are not the exclusive terms that denote forward-looking statements. In this press release, forward-looking statements include those relating to (i) the Company’s potential commercial collaboration with Tillman, which is presently only subject to a non-binding written framework and remains subject to the preparation, negotiation and execution of both general and project specific definitive agreements and (ii) the Company’s and Tillman’s business and operational development plans in general. These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management’s current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to, the risk that the Company and Tillman may never advance beyond the exploratory stage and reach definitive documentation (on the terms set forth herein, or at all) or an actual investment by Tillman in the Company, as well as the following: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”), Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (“CNSC”) or related state or other U.S. or non-U.S nuclear licensing submissions, (ii) risks related the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complementary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology, (iii) our ability to obtain key vendor, technology and customer contracts and the significant funding necessary to execute on our business plan, (iv) risks related to uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop and commercially deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology in the timelines we anticipate, if ever, (v) risks related to the impact of U.S. and non-U.S. government regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including by the DOE, and the NRC, including those associated with the recently enacted ADVANCE Act and the May 23, 2025 Executive Orders seeking to streamline nuclear regulation, and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with the operating a developing business a highly regulated, competitive and rapidly evolving industry, including that our plans may change and we may use our cash on hand faster or in different ways than anticipated as our business requires. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Six Leading Enterprises Jointly Awarded Tender for Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen Pilot Development Area

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Cross-industry Collaboration to Support Northern Metropolis Growth
Total Investment Approximately HK$16.8 Billion

HONG KONG SAR– Media OutReach Newswire – 24 August 2026 – HSK New Development Limited, a joint venture formed by China Overseas Land & Investment Limited (Stock Code: 0688), China Merchants Land Limited (Stock Code: 0978), China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited, CTG Investment Management Corporation Limited, JD.com Inc., and Sino Land Company Limited (Stock Code: 0083), has been awarded the development project for the first pilot area within the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area (the ‘HSK Pilot Area’) in the Northern Metropolis. In full support of the National 15th Five-Year Plan and under the coordination of the HKSAR Government, the joint venture will leverage the strengths of cross-boundary collaboration across diverse industries to invest in, develop and operate a large-scale smart logistics project. The project will also incorporate residential and community commercial facilities, with innovative technologies driving industrial upgrading, contributing to the high-quality development of the Northern Metropolis and reinforcing the commitment to supporting Hong Kong’s long-term development.

Mr Daryl Ng, Chairman of Sino Land Company Limited

Mr Daryl Ng, Chairman of Sino Land Company Limited, said, ‘The National 15th Five-Year Plan states the accelerated development of the Northern Metropolis as a key priority of Hong Kong’s future growth engine. We are truly honoured to have been awarded the HSK Pilot Area project alongside our distinguished corporate partners. We have full confidence in Hong Kong and believe that the cross-sector collaboration can help bring together diverse expertise to contribute to the region’s innovation and technology development. In the HKSAR Government’s first Five-Year Plan, the Chief Executive also highlighted the pivotal role of the Northern Metropolis in enriching the housing ladder and creating more opportunities and space for home ownership. We are committed to bringing high-value industries and a quality living community to the Northern Metropolis, providing more housing and employment opportunities while enhancing connectivity between Hong Kong and cities across the Greater Bay Area.’

The HSK Pilot Area development project.

Hashtag: #SinoLand #NorthernMetropolis #HungShuiKiu

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Pacific Empire Announces Commencement of 2026 Diamond Drill Program at Trident and Pinnacle

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Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – August 24, 2026 – Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. (TSXV: PEMC) (“Pacific Empire”, “PEMC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that diamond drilling is now underway at its flagship Trident copper-gold porphyry project, with drilling also planned at the Company’s Pinnacle project, located immediately to the west of Trident, in north-central British Columbia. The 2026 exploration program is being managed by Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd. (“Equity”), which was formally engaged by the Company earlier this year to provide technical leadership and project management for the season.

2026 Diamond Drilling Underway at Trident
Diamond drilling is now underway at the Trident property, with initial holes testing the Trident Main Zone to follow up on the Company’s 2025 drill results, which included holes DD25-TRI-001, DD25-TRI-005 and DD25-TRI-006.

Following completion of drilling at Trident Main Zone, the drill rig is planned to move to the eastern portion of the Trident property, where the Company just completed two ground-based induced polarization (“IP”) lines designed to follow up on an anomalous chargeability response originally identified in a 2014 survey. Interpretation of the expanded IP dataset has identified a significantly larger area of anomalous chargeability, which has been prioritized as the next drill target at Trident.

2026 Diamond Drilling Planned at Pinnacle
Following completion of drilling at the Trident Main Zone and Trident East IP target, diamond drilling is planned to move to the Company’s Pinnacle property, where it will test targets identified from the June 2026 airborne magnetic survey, as well as the Pinnacle South target.

2026 Work Completed to Date
Prior to the commencement of drilling, the following work has been completed at Trident and Pinnacle as part of the 2026 field season:

  • Two ground-based IP lines at Trident, expanding on a 2014 chargeability anomaly and identifying a significantly larger area of anomalous chargeability in the eastern portion of the property.
  • An airborne magnetic survey across the northern Pinnacle property block.
  • Review of historical drill core from Trident and Pinnacle.
  • Review of historical exploration data from Trident and Pinnacle.

Pacific Empire’s President and CEO, Brad Peters, commented: “With diamond drilling now underway at Trident, we are excited to begin testing both the follow-up targets from our 2025 program and the substantially larger IP chargeability anomaly identified through this year’s geophysical work. The expanded target area in the eastern portion of the property is particularly compelling, and the opportunity it gives us to step out and think big about the scale of this system is exciting. At the same time, results from the airborne magnetic survey at north Pinnacle, when considered alongside historical drilling, are equally encouraging. We believe 2026 will be a pivotal year for both projects and look forward to updating shareholders as results become available.”

Figure 1: Location of the four target areas planned for 2026 drilling on Pacific Empire’s Trident and Pinnacle properties. Coordinates shown in NAD83, UTM Zone 10N.

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Figure 2: 2026 airborne magnetic survey coverage over the Trident and Pinnacle properties, with the Pinnacle North target area outlined in yellow. Coordinates in NAD83, UTM Zone 10N.

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Qualified Person’s Statement
Ron Voordouw, P.Geo., Ph.D., is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Dr. Voordouw is independent of Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. as defined in NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

About Pacific Empire
Pacific Empire is a copper exploration company based in Vancouver, British Columbia and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol PEMC. The Company has a district scale land position in north-central British Columbia.

British Columbia is a “Green” copper jurisdiction with abundant hydroelectric power, access and infrastructure in close proximity to the end market.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,
“Brad Peters”
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Pacific Empire Minerals Corp.
Tel: +1-604-356-6246
brad@pemcorp.ca
www.pemcorp.ca
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release may involve forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that relate to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, and “intend”, statements that an action or event “may”, “might”, “could”, “should”, or “will” be taken or occur, or other similar expressions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the timing, scope and results of the 2026 diamond drilling program at Trident and Pinnacle. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following risks: the need for additional financing; operational risks associated with mineral exploration; fluctuations in commodity prices; title matters; environmental liability claims and insurance; reliance on key personnel; the potential for conflicts of interest among certain officers, directors or promoters with certain other projects; the absence of dividends; competition; dilution; the volatility of our common share price and volume and the additional risks identified in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statement or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements.

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Uzbekistan Pushes for a More Connected and Competitive Central Asia

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Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Singapore-headquartered GFTN convene more than 6,000 participants from 74 countries in Tashkent to accelerate investment, financial innovation and regional connectivity

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 August 2026 – Uzbekistan today put its financial reform agenda before a global audience, bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors and founders to advance its ambition to become a gateway for capital, technology and financial connectivity across Central Asia.

The Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum 2026, convened by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Singapore-headquartered Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), and co-hosted by Ant International, brings together more than 6,000 participants from 74 countries, almost 200 speakers and more than 25 investors representing US$4 billion in assets under management.

Held at CAEx on 24–25 August, the Forum moves to the Islamic Civilisation Centre on 26 August for The Azimuth, a dedicated programme on Islamic finance and entrepreneurship.

Uzbekistan’s Reform Push Opens the Door to Global Investment
Opening the Forum, H.E. Jamshid Kuchkarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, set out the next phase of the country’s economic transformation: converting a decade of reform into deeper markets, greater private-sector participation and long-term investment.

“Over the past 10 years, as a result of structural reforms, our economy has demonstrated strong and steady growth. During this period, the size of our economy has tripled. Going forward, we will work to achieve investment-grade credit ratings, complete accession to the World Trade Organization, further reduce the state’s presence in the economy, and continue market-oriented reform. This effort will strengthen the role of the private sector, deepen Uzbekistan’s integration into the global economy and create greater opportunities for domestic and international investors,” said H.E. Jamshid Kuchkarov.

Uzbekistan enters the Forum with strong economic and regulatory momentum. GDP grew 8.5% in the first half of 2026, foreign investment reached US$8.3 billion in the first quarter, and Moody’s upgraded the sovereign rating to Ba2 in June. Presidential Decree PQ-359 and the National FinTech Strategy are advancing open banking, digital payments and financial innovation, with a target of US$1 billion in fintech investment by 2030. Digital-payment adoption rose from 39% in 2021 to 71% in 2025.

In his opening address, The Silk Road Initiative: Turning a Socio-Economic Heritage into Central Asia’s Financial Innovation Corridor, H.E. Timur Ishmetov, Governor, Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, framed the country’s fintech strategy through five building blocks drawn from the region’s intellectual and commercial heritage: Al-Jabr, restoring what is missing; Al-Muqabala, balancing the elements of a sustainable financial ecosystem; Zarkaynar, creating a marketplace where innovation meets opportunity; Saroy, building shared financial infrastructure; and Madrassa, developing talent.

With 57% of payments now cashless, SMEs accounting for more than half the economy and a target of 5,000 young people trained in financial technology by 2030, the Central Bank is translating these principles into its regulatory sandbox, open-banking APIs, payments infrastructure and innovation framework.

“Scale alone is not sufficient. The objective must be to translate technological adoption and transaction growth into sustainable economic value, competition and broader financial development, while maintaining financial stability, resilience and public trust,” Governor Ishmetov said.

Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, Global Finance & Technology Network added:.

“Uzbekistan has the ingredients to become Central Asia’s digital finance gateway: strong political commitment, bold regulatory reform, growing digital adoption and a clear ambition to attract international investment. The next step is to turn those foundations into investment, partnerships and financial corridors that connect Central Asia to the world. That is what the Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum is designed to accelerate.”

That opportunity comes as fintech moves firmly into the global financial mainstream. In 2025, global fintech revenues reached US$504 billion, growing 22% and more than four times faster than incumbent financial institutions, while 74% of the largest public fintechs were profitable, according to the 2026 Global Fintech Report by BCG and FT Partners.

For Central Asia, the opportunity is to capture more of that growth by combining financial innovation, inclusion and regional connectivity with the regulatory and institutional foundations required to attract long-term capital.

From Domestic Reform to a Financial Silk Road

The Forum is examining how Uzbekistan’s domestic transformation can support a more connected Central Asian financial system, with priorities spanning investable markets, interoperable payments, digital identity, open APIs, tokenisation, digital money, cross-border settlement and long-term institutional capital.

Central Asia’s relatively young financial infrastructure creates an opportunity to build interoperable systems without inheriting all the constraints of legacy architecture. The next step is moving from domestic digitalisation to cross-border connectivity, with faster settlement, lower remittance costs and infrastructure capable of connecting national financial systems.

The wider ambition is to recast the historic Silk Road for the digital economy, extending its role from the movement of goods to the movement of money, capital and data between Central Asia and markets across the Middle East, China, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Greater connectivity, however, will require more than technology. Predictable regulation, deeper markets, institutional capital, cybersecurity and trusted governance will determine whether new payment rails, AI, tokenisation and digital assets can scale safely across borders.

New Islamic Banking Law Opens Uzbekistan to US$6 Trillion Market

Uzbekistan’s new Islamic banking law, effective from June 2026, creates the country’s first legal framework for Shariah-compliant banking and opens a potential channel to a global Islamic finance market approaching US$6 trillion in assets.

The Forum culminates on 26 August with The Azimuth at the Islamic Civilisation Centre, focused on the standards, Shariah governance, liquidity, digital infrastructure and cross-border capital required to scale the sector. The opportunity extends beyond domestic Islamic banking to positioning Uzbekistan as a bridge between Central Asia and Islamic finance markets across the Gulf, Türkiye, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Governor Ishmetov issued a direct invitation to international investors and innovators: “Uzbekistan is open to investment, technology, expertise and long-term partnership. Build here. Test new solutions here. Invest here. Develop talent here. With the right partnerships, Central Asia can become a more connected, competitive and internationally integrated financial region.”

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About the Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum

The inaugural Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum takes place in Tashkent from 24 to 26 August 2026, co-hosted by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN). The Forum connects policymakers, regulators, investors and founders to shape Central Asia’s next financial corridor across five strategic themes: digital payments and infrastructure, Islamic finance and new corridors, AI and emerging technology, tokenisation and digital assets, and cross-border finance and regulation.
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About the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a Singapore-headquartered not-for-profit organisation established in 2024. With offices in Tokyo, Berlin, and India, GFTN’s mission is to bridge policy, capital, and technology to build financial systems that are resilient, efficient, and inclusive. GFTN Services hosts global forums across five continents, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from over 130 countries. It offers policy advice to governments to promote financial technology innovation, inclusion, and capacity building. GFTN Capital will be a venture capital firm investing in growth-stage FinTechs globally. For more information, please visit .

Omdia H1 2026: Hisense Ranks No. 1 Globally in 100-Inch-and-Above TV Shipments

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QINGDAO, China, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, ranked No. 1 globally in shipments of TVs 100 inches and above in H1 2026, according to Omdia, accounting for a 55.1% market share. The result reflects demand for larger, more immersive screens and Hisense’s ability to bring premium big-screen experiences into more homes.


Building on this leadership, Hisense is putting the viewing experience first — turning display technology into more immersive, lifelike experiences. The UR9 Series advances RGB MiniLED technology by independently controlling red, green and blue light at the backlight source, delivering richer colors, deeper contrast and greater detail — so movies feel more cinematic, sports more vivid and every scene truer to life.

Hisense is also bringing premium MiniLED performance to consumers through the U7 and U6 Pro Series, powered by Hi-QLED MiniLED technology. By combining precise local dimming with Quantum Dot color, these TVs create brighter highlights, deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, helping viewers catch every detail in movies, sports and everyday content.

Hisense’s large-screen expertise also extends to Laser TV, where the brand achieved more than 70% of global shipments in 2025. Put simply, more than two out of every three Laser TVs shipped globally were Hisense — demonstrating its longstanding commitment to redefining entertainment at home.

At IFA 2026, Hisense will take this vision further under the theme “Innovating a Brighter Life,” showcasing how technology can create more intelligent, immersive and enjoyable experiences. The Hisense IFA Press Conference will take place from 15:00–16:00 on September 3 at the Innovation Stage, Messe Berlin, followed by the Hisense exhibition from September 4–8, 09:00–17:00 daily, in Hall 23a.

From market leadership to next-generation display innovation, Hisense continues to turn technology into experiences that help people see more, enjoy more and live brighter.

About Hisense

Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 180 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026H1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide.

LG ELECTRONICS’ PRISM AI WINS BEST AI TOOL/PRODUCT AT THE 2026 IN2 SABRE AWARDS ASIA-PACIFIC

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Delivering Real-Time Insights to Support Strategic Decision-Making,
AI-Powered Communications Platform Redefines PR Measurement Worldwide

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  • LG Electronics’ (LG) PRISM AI has won the Best AI Tool or Product category at the 2026 IN2 SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific, recognizing its technological and PR excellence.
  • PRISM AI, an AI-powered communications intelligence platform using large language models (LLMs), delivers actionable insights by assessing media coverage, competitive positioning and emerging narratives across 200 markets and 30 brands worldwide.
  • This achievement highlights PRISM AI as a model case of LG Group’s broader AI Transformation (AX) efforts, demonstrating how AI can reshape global organization operations and setting a new benchmark for the communications industry.

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics’ (LG) proprietary AI-powered communications intelligence platform, PRISM AI, has been awarded one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the Best AI Tool or Product category at the 2026 IN2 (Insight & Innovation) SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific. PRISM AI has also advanced as a finalist for the Consumer Electronics & Telecommunications category at the 2026 SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific.

LG Electronics’ PRISM AI Wins Best AI Tool/Product at the 2026 IN2 SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific
LG Electronics’ PRISM AI Wins Best AI Tool/Product at the 2026 IN2 SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific

The SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific, presented by PRovoke Media, are among the most respected programs in the global public relations industry, recognizing excellence in branding, reputation and engagement. The IN2 SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific, part of the broader SABRE Awards program, recognizes innovation in the evolving PR landscape, highlighting achievements in areas such as AI, data and analytics, digital engagement and emerging communications technologies.

AI-powered global PR analytics platform, PRISM AI leverages large language models (LLMs) and deep learning to analyze data related to 200 markets and 30 brands worldwide, measure PR performance and deliver strategic insights. By conducting in-depth analysis of millions of news articles, the platform generates key metrics, including PR Score and CI Index, while using context-based keyword analysis and AI Agents to transform complex data into actionable insights and reports. This enables executives and communications professionals to make faster, more objective communications decisions. Its evaluation methodology and measurement metrics have been validated by Burson, a leading global PR consultancy, further strengthening the objectivity and credibility of the platform.

The honor represents comprehensive global recognition of the PRISM AI’s innovation, validating both its advanced technological capabilities and tangible value for business. This milestone stands as a premier example of successfully deploying AI technology within real-world communications. By extending its impact beyond a single function to redefine how a global organization operates, PRISM AI sets a new benchmark for AI Transformation (AX) in the industry – solidifying LG’s position as a pioneering leader driving the future of data-driven communications.

As LG’s group-wide AI transformation efforts gained recognition as a leading example of enterprise-wide innovation, LG sought to bring the same data-driven discipline to its communications activities. With a deep understanding of the growing importance of global communications and the diverse needs of overseas markets, the Overseas Sales and Marketing Company identified the need for a data-driven framework to measure and optimize PR performance worldwide.

“PRISM AI enables us to objectively measure communications impact across markets and derive strategic insights from our activities – supporting LG’s business portfolio transformation and differentiated market strategies around the globe,” said Thomas Yoon, executive vice president of the Overseas Sales and Marketing Company at LG Electronics. “It is an indispensable tool for making more informed decisions with greater speed and precision.”

“Combining LG’s global PR expertise with advanced AX capabilities, PRISM AI represents something few companies can replicate,” added Cho Jung-bum, head of the AX Center of CSO at LG Electronics. “PRISM AI exemplifies how AX is taking root not only within LG Electronics but across LG Group as a whole — moving beyond individual tools to reshape how LG operates.”

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 75,000. LG’s four Companies – Home Appliance Solution, Media Entertainment Solution, Vehicle Solution and Eco Solution – combined for global revenue of over KRW 89 trillion in 2025. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, automotive components and solutions, and its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligent LG ThinQ brands are familiar names world over. Visit www.LG.com/global/newsroom/ for the latest news.

IBM Unveils Next Generation Dual-Architecture Processor for IBM Z and LinuxONE

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Revolutionary design will bring Arm-native applications to IBM’s flagship mainframes and servers, broadening software choice for enterprise computing

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the annual Hot Chips conference, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today is announcing the first dual-architecture mainframe processor, which is being designed to enable enterprises to run operating systems and applications on both the IBM and Arm® compute platforms in future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. This marks the first processor milestone to emerge from the IBM and Arm collaboration established in April 2026, and represents a significant advance in enterprise computing. The new processor is being developed to allow organizations to run Arm-native Linux environments simultaneously with z/OS and Linux on IBM Z, while benefiting from IBM’s established security, reliability, and scale.

A CAD layout of IBM's dual-architecture processor chip, designed with Arm.
A CAD layout of IBM’s dual-architecture processor chip, designed with Arm.

With more than 22 million developers worldwide, the Arm software ecosystem supports a broad and growing range of applications from cloud to edge, including the cloud-native and AI software increasingly shaping modern infrastructure. This new processor will bring that ecosystem to the IBM platforms known globally for transaction processing and data-intensive operations. Arm workloads will benefit from IBM’s enterprise-grade capabilities, including enhanced reliability, hardware-level fault detection and recovery, advanced encryption, secure key management, and AI acceleration.

Built on a 2 nanometer technology node, the processor’s design will contain 11 high-performance cores operating at more than 5.7 GHz, AI inference accelerators for in-transaction fraud detection, a dedicated on-chip data processing unit for I/O acceleration, and a large cache architecture for demanding enterprise workloads. The chip is architected to not contain separate Arm and IBM cores: each processor core can natively execute Arm and IBM Z, or Arm and LinuxONE, instructions concurrently while prioritizing the platform’s established performance, security, encryption, and availability characteristics. IBM Z and LinuxONE platforms are capable of scaling to hundreds of cores and tens of terabytes of memory.

“As organizations modernize their application portfolios and integrate AI into core business operations, they need infrastructure that expands their options,” said Christian Jacobi, Chief Technology Officer and IBM Fellow, IBM Systems Development. “This processor represents a significant architectural advancement for IBM Z and LinuxONE. By bringing Arm natively to our platform, we’re combining access to one of the industry’s fastest-growing software ecosystems with the qualities that have made IBM systems the foundation for how businesses run today.”

“As AI scales, more of the computing landscape is converging on Arm,” said Mohamed Awad, Executive Vice President, Cloud AI, Arm. “IBM Z and LinuxONE power some of the world’s most demanding workloads in highly regulated industries. Bringing Arm compute and its software ecosystem to these platforms will extend that momentum into mission-critical enterprise infrastructure to give organizations greater choice in how they deploy AI.”

This milestone represents a major step forward in IBM and Arm’s shared vision of expanding application choice and access to the latest in software innovation for enterprise computing without compromising the capabilities these environments demand.

Statements regarding IBM’s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only.

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About IBM 
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

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